Offering progressive French cuisine at its finest, Tru delivers fresh ingredients, bold creativity and artistic presentation. The menu will consist of a prix fixe three-course section and pre-set “collections” or tasting menus, ranging from six to nine courses.

Smart Bar, located downstairs from the venerable music venue, Metro, continues to take its sounds seriously. The nightly lineup includes cutting-edge goth, underground hip-hop, techno house music and more.

Blue Chicago is located near Ontario street’s restaurant row. Chicago's best blues artist star in this safe and friendly club. It is popular with blues fans all over the world. The low cover charge is good for admission to both Blue Chicago locations.

Located along Lake Michigan on the South Side of the City of Chicago, Illinois, is one of the 77 well-defined Chicago community areas. Kenwood was part of Hyde Park Township, which was annexed by the City of Chicago in 1889. Kenwood was once one of the most elite neighborhoods in Chicago and contains some of the largest homes in the city. It includes two Chicago Landmark districts, Kenwood and North Kenwood. Burnham Park runs along Kenwood's lakefront. A large part of the southern part of this region is in the Hyde Park-Kenwood Historic District. In recent years, the neighborhood has received national attention as the home of United States President Barack Obama.

Intimate, upscale atmosphere - Chicago's finest live entertainment venue. The Back Room entertains Chicago with live band music 7 nights a week, two shows a night! They also offer a light food menu, dancing, late night music on the weekends, and top notch service. For over 45 years The Back Room has been the place to go if you are looking for an incredible evening of live music. Guests enter down a long brick alleyway where they are greeted by our host and led into our Showcase Lounge. Our host can accommodate groups of all sizes at our lounge tables or if you’d prefer to be up and dancing you can find a spot at the bar. Every night you can expect the very best in Jazz along with an incredible mix of Motown; R&B; Funk; Adult Contemporary and some down home Chicago Blues! All of your favorite music under one roof, performed live 7 nights a week in an intimate upscale atmosphere that guarantees an unforgettable night. If you’re looking for a fun, lively venue for late night dancing head to the Back Room after 1am on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays when the music continues with your favorite Top 40 and hip hop classics! There’s no reason the party has to stop when the bands do!

China Grill at the Hard Rock Hotel provides a culinary adventure in a spectacular setting. Asian flavors and techniques are an influence; the menu is labeled as "world cuisine." Portions are generous and meant to be shared. Reservations recommended.

Originally opened in 1967 in Old Town, one of Chicago’s most beloved neighborhoods, Kamehachi Café has been rolling sushi, pouring sake and developing a following ever since. Now located throughout the city and suburbs Kamehachi still creates dishes that amaze the eyes and dazzle the stomach.

Atmosphere, great service and spectacular dining are guaranteed at Park Grill.The menu features contemporary American cuisine infused with distinctive Chicago flavors and seasonal ingredients, offering something for the whole family.

Welcome to Sangria Restaurant and Tapas Bar, located in the heart of Chicago in the Weed Street District. Sangria offers you a contemporary and informal atmosphere, with delectable cuisine and eclectic libations from 24 Latin traditions. We offer Family-Style Group Dining Menus as well as Private Party Space for Groups of 20-200. Open Wed.-Sun. from 5pm.

Recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award and Chicago Magazine's 3.5 Star Award. Offering a selection of innovative French informed North American cuisine in an elegant yet comfortable setting. Seasonal, regional specialties.

Located adjacent to Ralph Lauren's flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL offers a classic city-club cuisine. Opened in 1999, the restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren and modern city-club cuisine. The food is inspired by American classics - seafood, steaks,chops, salads, sandwiches - a menu that stands apart from fashion and trends. Some of our more popular items are prepared tableside. Our cuisine combines with a unique club atmosphere -- where even the first time diner is treated as a member. Our dress code is smart business casual. Reservations are suggested and walk- ins are welcomed.

Situated within the grounds of Lincoln Park, at the edge of a pond overlooking Chicago's dramatic skyline, North Pond can easily claim the city's loveliest setting. The structure that houses North Pond was originally built in 1912 as a warming shelter for ice skaters, and has been redesigned according to the Arts and Crafts tradition. Chef Bruce Sherman holds true to the Arts and Crafts ideal in the culinary philosophy of North Pond restaurant. Drawing inspiration from the local market, he utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season. Whenever possible, Chef Sherman supports small local farmers and treats their products with respect in his kitchen. The path from earth to plate remains clear and his cuisine reflects the décor of the dining room - complex layers of subtle craft beneath a simple decorative style. Reservations recommended.

Get your night started at our lounge, JBar. Anchoring the south end of Rush Street's nightlife, JBar offers signature cocktails in a modern environment. The James is a new hotel group that effortlessly blends a sense of modern, residential comfort with state-of-the-art technology and exceptional service.

Take a fun, educational guided walking and tasting tour of select chocolate shops along the Magnificent Mile or in the Loop. Learn about the history of chocolate and sample chocolate delights on this tasty tour

Fashionistas mingle with the suits late night while energetic music radiates. Modern lighting creates a dramatic setting. Le Bar specializes in martinis poured tableside, but is also known for champagne and wine by the glass

Gastropub that offers ample space to lounge, dine and imbibe on three different levels. The first floor features a 30-foot bar with casual seating; the second and third floors provide formal and casual seating featuring billiard tables. Ideal for events.

Take a culinary tour of Barcelona right on Michigan Avenue at Mercat a la Planxa, where Catalan inspired cocktails and cuisine comes to life. Mercat features extraordinary tapas, cut to order charcuterie and cheeses, fresh seafood, chops and steaks.

A throwback to the diners of yesteryear, Ed Debevic's offers delicious food with a side order of nostalgia - all served up by a cast of characters who sing and dance on the diner counter! Homemade favorites include Burgers, Bar-B-Q Pork, Chicken Fried Steak, 6-Way Chili and Ed's Mom's Meatloaf with mashed potatoes. Soda fountain creations include Double Chocolate Milk Shakes, Malts, Black Cow root beer floats and Green River. Ed's also features an in-house bakery complete with a variety of dessert specialties, including old-fashioned bread pudding and pies!

A cruise aboard Odyssey lets you see Chicago from a whole new perspective. You’ll enjoy a three-course, locally-sourced menu, upscale DJ entertainment, a sophisticated ambiance and breathtaking skyline views. Cruise with Odyssey for a brunch, lunch, dinner or specialty cruise, or consider Odyssey for your next group event.

Inspired by the work of Adolf Loos whose "American Bar" was designed and built in early twentieth century Vienna. The bar captured an elegance in simplicity; a style that greatly influenced the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and other American architects in the "prairie school". Stone, glass, brass and wood bathed in natural light, their presence in the neighborhood is welcomed and profound. This is a special place by design. Lux Bar as a neighborhood saloon is designed to convey that same simple elegance. The food is feel good fresh, natural and easily understood. Artisanal in style, the menu reflects what the partnership views as an accessible cornucopia of what you might eat on just any occasion. The specialty cocktails are from natural, fresh ingredients: simple elegance.

Embark on a culinary adventure to Chicago's finest restaurants. Guests are chauffeured around the city to enjoy hors d'oeuvres served at the first restaurant, the main course at a second restaurant and dessert at a third restaurant.

This cafeteria-style Southern restaurant is a must-visit for soul food lovers. Restaurant manager Linda Stokes notes that President-elect Obama, a regular who is pictured on the restaurant walls alongside photos of other local politicians, likes the baked turkey legs with dressing.

Quartino is an urban Italian neighborhood restaurant and wine bar offering authentic regional Italian food and wine in a lively, welcoming atmosphere with attentive and personable service. Our Italian small-plates approach with an emphasis on sharing works well for groups of any size and ensures an exciting and upbeat experience. The unique carafe wine list and fully stocked liquor bar fuels the fun. Lunch, dinner, late night. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. serving food until 1a.m. and wine until 2a.m. Reservations recommended.

You’ve never stepped into a grill so energetic as Frontera Grill. Frontera swings casual, like an American grill. But it also rollicks with a vibrant, boisterous, Mexican rhythm. Frontera Grill uses beautiful ingredients, often organic and custom-grown, to bring to you the bold flavors and immediate freshness that jump off the tongue–just as it does in Mexico.

Enjoy a waterfront meal on the rooftop of this summer hot spot located right on Lake Michigan at the North Avenue Beach Boathouse (opening in mid-May). This casual Phil Stefani Signature Restaurant features sandwiches, salads and refreshing beverages. Scenes from The Break-Up were filmed on the nearby bike path.

This rowdy watering hole is a staple on the Division Street nightlife scene. Perhaps its most famous role has been as the hangout in the hit ‘80s flick About Last Night. Enjoy a D.J. every night and karaoke on featured evenings.

Offers a Contemporary & Elegant Atmosphere. Featuring Comfortable Oversized Booths that will make you feel right at home. Andiamo Means “Let’s Go”! So don’t hesitate to stop in and enjoy our American Cuisine. Choose from our wide variety of menu selections and let our professional culinary Team Entertain you with tastes and specialties from around the world.

M Lounge is warmly lit with candles, sconces and blue lighting that illuminates the vast selection of spirits. Honey-brown walls, burgundy velvet curtains, comfy sofas and table seating in hues of chocolates and sage make this 1,400 sq. ft. oasis and its 28ft walnut bar cozy and perfect for any occasion.

The international cuisine of The Restaurant at Conrad accounts for the minimal carbon footprint of key ingredients, accented with a taste of rich culinary diversity and unique Midwest-centric lifestyle.

The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago offers its Chocolate Bar from 8 p.m.- midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, an all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet features between 10 and 15 high-end confections, including cinnamon truffles, chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate pot de crème, plus beverages like lavender-scented white chocolate cocoa and more.

Located in the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, the highly anticipated Terzo Piano is a must-stop for lunch and Thursday dinner. It features the signature cuisine of Chef Tony Mantuano, who has been delighting Chicagoans for years at the four-star Italian restaurant, Spiaggia. The food is all fresh, local, organic and sustainably produced. There is even an authentic cava di stagionatura (cheese cave), where some of America's most interesting artisanal cheeses are kept at ideal temperature and humidity. Outside you can dine al fresco on the covered piazza, while enjoying spectacular views of Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue and the Bluhm Family Terrace.

The tri-level rock n' roll inspired restaurant, bar and music venue spins a fresh take on amplified American cuisine and live stage performances weekly. Each floor offers a variety of elements; 170" plasma video wall; two stages; three full bars, large outdoor cafe and a private room offering personable service.

Celebrating 50 years as the home of Chicago-style improv and sketch comedy, The Second City has launched the careers of John Belushi, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and many others.

As the name suggests, every element of this ultra-lounge was considered and meticulous selections were made to create an intimate space. Including a champagne list fit for a mature and sophisticated palate. Available seven days a week.

A fusion of a sensuous nightclub, state-of-the-art live performance space, and high-end lounge, The Shrine is a next generation nightlife venue in the emerging South Loop district of Chicago. With a finger on the pulse of Chicago’s young metropolitans, The Shrine will bring together the city’s music, fashion, and art communities to create a truly diverse, trendsetting clientele. The Shrine’s mission is to be the city’s new social hub for music across an eclectic cross-section of modern genres.

Try the Gruntburger topped with fried onions and bleu cheese at this cozy restaurant near Lincoln Park Zoo. The first Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, Grunts still exudes the funky, devil-may-care lifestyle of the 70's in its style, decor, music and menu.

Tribute is a classic American restaurant with a modern culinary edge. Chow Crowd Restaurant Group has set out to offer contemporary American fare, to deliver excellence in food, service, ambiance and price, providing a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Tribute is located in the Green Seal certified Chicago’s Essex Inn and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as “grab and go” options for on-the-go business people.

This cool rock and roll bar, co-owned by Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz (a Chicago native), boasts over-sized celebrity mug shots adorning its walls. Stop in and croon on the karaoke stage with a live band or dance to the DJ-driven music.

Brandos Speakeasy, the Chicago Loop bar in the historic South Loop, is where everyone wants to be. Once you enter Brando’s Speakeasy, which is a landmark status building, you will be impressed and welcomed with the intimate, warm, feeling you get from the staff as well as the patrons.

We consider Fadó a different type of Irish pub. We blend the best of the old with the best of the new. Our decor and friendly staff evoke images of the great old pubs of Ireland, whereas our style of operating - our music, food, beverages - connects more so with the contemporary pubs and bars of modern Ireland.

III Forks offers a contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse in Chicago's Lakeshore East. III Forks is modern steakhouse sizzling with style, an energized bar and lounge and a savvy menu featuring USDA Prime beef, ocean-fresh seafood along with lighter, local favorites. The inviting foyer greets you with an array of fine wines - over 3,000 bottles - in the spectacular glass wine rooms. With wonderful tables overlooking the park and three private dining rooms, there is surely a place for you and your friends at III Forks Chicago.

Got a taste for fresh Italian? Looking for a fun place to put the exclamation point on your marriage vows? Need to spice up an office lunch or meeting? Or do you just want an after-work cocktail and a game of beer pong? Pazzo’s is your place. With multiple Chicago Loop locations, Pazzo’s serves a variety of healthy, grilled seafood options, house specialties, fresh tossed salads, made-to-order lunches and refreshing drinks. Plus, their accommodating event staff and first-class facilities cater to any taste – from intimate get-togethers to extravagant galas – all in the glow of Chicago’s skyline.

A long-time Boystown favorite, Roscoe’s features live events (including live band karaoke on Monday nights and Sin Thursdays with burlesque performers), a huge dance floor and a sidewalk cafe that serves a full menu in the summer months.

This dance bar, located in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, plays music that ranges from retro to pop and show tunes. Themed video nights include Britney Spears videos all evening long on the last Friday of the month.

UP Comedy Club presents an eclectic mix of comedy seven days a week featuring the best in Chicago stand-up, sketch and improv comedy. The club also features a full service kitchen and bar with a no drink minimum.

Margaritaville Bar & Grill at Navy Pier—a new concept for Margaritaville and the new favorite place to unwind and enjoy Chicago’s lakefront. Visitors will enjoy the outdoor atmosphere, surrounded by the unique personality of Navy Pier and the Chicago Skyline. The seamless blend of the tropical atmosphere of Margaritaville and the comfort and charm of a Chicago neighborhood bar creates a casual environment to take in spectacular views, listen to great music and enjoy a meal or cocktails with family and friends. The atmosphere is laid back and intimate indoors, while outdoors, guests can soak up the view of the boardwalk and Lake Michigan from a weather protected Tiki Bar and outdoor deck. In addition to the signature “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and cold draft beer, the menu offer those legendary frozen concoctions along with fresh fish, steak, nachos, and a few regional favorites. And margaritas of course!

In the heart of Halsted Street, Chicago, is minibar. We are a luxurious nightclub in a contemporary, urban "hotel lounge" environment. Inviting guests to wrap up the day or usher in the night, minibar is the perfect spot for freshly infused vodkas, bottle service, exciting wines and premium liquors that highlight minibar's drink menu. DJs and curated music collections will sooth and groove your soul, while concierge services and cocktail servers make sure you don't have to work to enjoy your self. Check in any time...?

Located in the heart of Boystown, Elixir is a mellow spot to relax and enjoy the evening. From classic, pre-prohibition mixed drinks to Elixir signature cocktails, the highly-trained bartenders take their time to create perfection. It's more than a lounge, it's an experience.

Expect bumping beats and go-go dancing boys at this GLBT bar in Andersonville. A 30-foot-long bar and an elevated seating area overlook the dance floor, often set in motion by a DJ spinning dance hits and house standards. Exposed brick walls, galvanized metal and hardwood floors and warm lighting create an inviting upscale ambiance.